correct battery storage

jugger

so my inlaws store there batterys in the freezer i always thought extreme cold depleted batterys !!!

so how do you store yours

aaakev

You first....

jugger

aaakev wrote: »

You first....

fair enough aaakev but to be honest i used to just buy batterys as needed but as i am trying to start stocking up on items i had never really given it any thought untill now

years ago i saw a documentry on a guy climbing everest and he was saying how he kept the battery for the phone inside all his layers so the cold would not run down the battery i thought thats cool and then forgot all about it untill i was at the inlaws as was looking for a battery and they said it in the freezer and that got me wondering ....

so a quick google later i found this

http://www.casasugar.com/How--Store-Your-Household-Batteries-3595924

Like humans, batteries are perishable products that deteriorate from the start of their lives. But, like eating well and using SPF, there are a few things you can do to slow their aging. Following an old wives' tale, my grandmother always kept her batteries in the freezer. As it turns out, that's not an ideal place to store them. Learn how to store your batteries when you read more.

• Batteries should be kept in a cool, dry place — ideally around 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Contrary to my grandmother's practice, Duracell and Kodak agree that batteries should not be kept in the freezer. You can store them in a refrigerator, but to prevent condensation you should keep in them a sealed plastic bag. Definitely do not store them in a warm place; this will inhibit their performance.
• Whenever possible, keep your batteries in their original packaging.
• Store batteries with their negative and positive terminals AWAY from each other, so that they're not conducting idly.
• Keep lithium and nickel-based batteries stored at a 40 percent charge.
• Store new and old batteries separately. If you store them together, power will be drawn from the new one, shortening its life.
• Leave any plastic caps on your batteries (like the 9V ones) on until you need to use them.
• If you are not going to be using any battery-operated appliance for a month, remove the appliance's batteries and make sure to store them as stated above.

so i was thinking a plastic box with a air moisture proof seal

now aaakev your turn

aaakev

I keep mine in a drawer in my room.... Reading that im thinking i might get a plastic box that ya get a chinese in and seal it up and leave it on top of a press in the garage because its cooler in there.

Not something i honestly thought about until i saw the thread hense asking for you to go first i dont have many batterys, just a few packs of aaa and aa for my various torches and remotes and a couple of 9v for the smoke alarms. Must stock up a few more!

Khannie

aaakev wrote: »

i dont have many batterys, just a few packs of aaa and aa for my various torches and remotes and a couple of 9v for the smoke alarms. Must stock up a few more!

I have started using rechargeable batteries where possible. I'm buying good quality ones from dealextreme (yes, it's possible ). I want to get myself a solar battery charger as a backup at some point.

aaakev

Khannie wrote: »

I have started using rechargeable batteries where possible. I'm buying good quality ones from dealextreme (yes, it's possible ). I want to get myself a solar battery charger as a backup at some point.

I really should do the same because during the lamping season i go through packs and packs of aaa....

The Aussie

aaakev wrote: »

just a few packs of aaa

aaakev, I thought you would have more than just a few packs of aaa laying about considering your user name.

Good subject and one I really had not given to much consideration to.

Khannie

aaakev wrote: »

I really should do the same because during the lamping season i go through packs and packs of aaa....

Yeah, they save a fortune in the medium term. These are the aaa ones that I have (I have the 2500mah AA ones of the same brand too). I mostly use them in cheapo LED torches and get several hours use out of each charge.

(note that it's significantly cheaper to buy 3 packs of the AA ones if that's what you're going for).

(also note that not every electronic item can take rechargeable batteries. They put out slightly less voltage than the normal batteries. Torches and the like will be fine though.)

waterfordham

jugger wrote: »

• Store new and old batteries separately. If you store them together, power will be drawn from the new one, shortening its life.

Erm... where did that one come from?

jugger

the link in the third post like i said it was just a quick google so its all subject to updates of course

Khannie

Khannie wrote: »

I mostly use them in cheapo LED torches and get several hours use out of each charge.

Eh...just a bit of an update to this....I thought the battery was getting low in my LED torch as it has been a good while since I charged it and it's been used a fair bit so I turned it on last night to drain it fully before recharging. Over 24 hours later it's still going. :eek: (though dim now)

Khannie

Khannie wrote: »

I mostly use them in cheapo LED torches and get several hours use out of each charge.

Eh...just a bit of an update to this....I thought the battery was getting low in my LED torch as it has been a good while since I charged it and it's been used a fair bit so I turned it on last night to drain it fully before recharging. Over 24 hours later it's still going. :eek: (though dim now)